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Elkanah

Boy NameBiblical Origin

Meaning

Means "God has purchased" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of Samuel.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Elkanah and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Creativity
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Adventure

Famous People Named Elkanah

Elkanah Settle

Elkanah Settle (1 February 1648 – 12 February 1724) was an English poet and playwright.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Elkanah Tisdale

Elkanah Tisdale (1768 – May 1 1835) was an American engraver, miniature painter and cartoonist.

CharismaCreativity

Elkanah East Taylor

Elkanah East Taylor (1888 - August 7, 1945) was an American poet and founder of the Will-o'-the-Wisp poetry magazine.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Elkanah Angwenyi

Elkanah Angwenyi (born 5 February 1983 in Nyamira) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Elkanah Watson

Elkanah Watson (January 22, 1758 – December 5, 1842) was a visionary traveler and writer, agriculturist and canal promoter, banker and businessman.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

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Elkanah in Other Languages

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HebrewElke

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